Israel expands ground assault in Beit Hanoun, heavy artillery shelling reported

The Israeli army says it has expanded its ground offensive on northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun after five Israeli soldeirs were killed in an ambush in the area.

In a statement on Telegram, the military said that troops are working to “dismantle terrorist infrastructure and Hamas military capabilities in the area”.

Al Jazeera reported that heavy Israeli artillery shelling has been heard in Beit Hanoun since the announcement.